title: Epidemiology of complete hydatidiform mole in Paraguay.
abstract: The incidence of complete hydatidiform mole in Paraguay is 0.23-0.25 cases per 1,000 pregnancies. The incidence is as high at the extremes of reproductive age as at other ages. That finding is at variance with long-accepted concepts. The incidence in the 15- to 19-year age group is lower than earlier, with a greater use of contraceptives in the older group. Complete mole is a rare condition with a high incidence in certain geographical areas.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomic Pathology (Medical School), National University, Asuncion, Paraguay.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Rolon
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hochsztajn
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Llamosas
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006828:Hydatidiform Mole / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015994:Incidence; D008875:Middle Aged; D010239:Paraguay / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology*